Luigi Mangione’s attorneys will attempt an “extreme emotional disturbance” defense in his upcoming trial for the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson, a judge announced on June 17. The defense is a gamble, because Mangione has to admit to the shooting.
Judge Gregory Carro told the court that Mangione’s attorneys had decided to use that strategy following a sealed court hearing on June 3.
“The reason for the sealing was to give the defense an opportunity to determine whether they were going forth with that defense and the nature of that defense,” Carro said.
Mangione, 28, is accused of fatally shooting the UnitedHealthcare CEO outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024. State prosecutors have also charged him with stalking, forgery, and weapons-related charges….